Gillian Harvey

About me:

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I’m a freelance writer producing real-life, lifestyle features and opinion pieces for national publications. I am also a columnist for Writing Magazine and for Talented Ladies Club.

I regularly write short stories for magazines including Take a Break and Woman’s Weekly and my novel ‘Everything is Fine’ is due for publication by Orion in May 2020.

Real Life

I regularly write real-life features for magazines, including Woman’s Weekly, Jobs and Careers, Fit and Well, People’s Friend and Living France magazine.

Features

I write regular features for national publications and websites.  Recent commissions include Patient UK, RBS ContentLive, Woman & Home Feel Good You and Reader’s Digest.

Columns

I am currently a columnist for Writing Magazine and for Talented Ladies Club.  I have previously been a columnist for Living France (2017-2018), Prima Baby (2015-2016) and Telegraph Expat (2016).  I have also written opinion pieces for Guardian, Independent and the Telegraph.

My debut novel Everything is Fine is due for publication by Orion in May 2020.

Fiction

I have a passion for writing fiction – and regularly write stories for Woman’s Weekly, Take a Break Fiction Feast, My Weekly and People’s Friend magazines.

Testimonials

Natalie Healey
Commissioning Editor, Patient UK

"Gillian is a dream to work with. She’s always full of great ideas, and you can count on her to file an engaging, accurate article no matter how complicated (or dreary!) the subject matter. Gillian’s a pro at writing about health topics and interviewing great case studies and experts. It’s always a pleasure to commission her."

Sally Rodger,
Assistant Editor,

My Weekly magazine

“Gillian is a consummate professional who goes the extra mile to get the story you want. Her features are well written and entertaining – and always on time!”

Vicky Leigh,
Editor,

Living France magazine

"Gillian has been a regular contributor to Living France magazine for many years now and it is a pleasure to work with her. Her engaging features are always well researched and well written, and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future."

Alex Dempster-Corlett,
Assistant Editor,

People’s Friend magazine

"Working with Gillian has been a pleasure. Her copy is on time and absolutely on brand, and her persistence in following up on feature ideas has been a real asset. Gillian’s own original feature pitches have become some of our favourite articles, and we know from our online panel that our readers are enjoying her work."